Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

AWS Cloud Practitioner Preparation Training Course

Course Overview

The AWS Cloud Practitioner Preparation Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge, cloud computing concepts, and practical skills required to understand Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud technologies and prepare successfully for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification examination. As governments, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, telecommunications providers, and private enterprises increasingly migrate their workloads to cloud platforms to improve scalability, agility, business continuity, and digital transformation, cloud computing has become an essential competency for modern IT professionals and business leaders. This course provides participants with practical expertise in AWS global infrastructure, cloud architecture, cloud security, networking, storage, databases, identity management, pricing models, cloud governance, and operational excellence aligned with current AWS Cloud Practitioner certification objectives and internationally recognized cloud computing best practices.

The training combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practical sessions covering AWS Management Console, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon VPC, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Lambda, Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Organizations, cloud monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, cloud security controls, cost optimization, cloud migration strategies, cloud governance, and cloud service management. Participants will gain practical experience navigating AWS services, deploying basic cloud resources, implementing secure cloud environments, monitoring cloud infrastructure, and understanding AWS architectural principles through guided laboratory exercises and certification-focused scenarios.

Participants will also explore emerging cloud technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), serverless computing, containerization, Kubernetes, DevOps, cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, cloud-native application development, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud strategies, cybersecurity, FinOps, sustainability in cloud computing, and digital transformation initiatives. Emphasis is placed on cloud security, governance, compliance, operational resilience, scalability, high availability, cost management, performance optimization, documentation, and cloud adoption frameworks that support organizational growth and innovation.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical cloud laboratories, architecture workshops, cloud deployment exercises, cost optimization activities, migration planning simulations, collaborative cloud projects, certification review sessions, and real-world organizational case studies. By the end of the training, participants will possess the competencies required to understand AWS cloud services, explain cloud value propositions, support cloud adoption initiatives, implement foundational cloud solutions, contribute to cloud governance, and confidently prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification examination.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand fundamental cloud computing concepts and AWS global infrastructure.

2.     Explain core AWS services and their business applications.

3.     Configure basic AWS cloud resources using the AWS Management Console.

4.     Understand cloud security, identity management, and shared responsibility models.

5.     Apply AWS architectural principles and the Well-Architected Framework.

6.     Understand cloud networking, storage, compute, and database services.

7.     Implement cloud monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and operational best practices.

8.     Optimize AWS cloud costs using pricing models and cost management tools.

9.     Prepare effectively for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification examination.

10.  Support organizational cloud adoption, governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Strengthens organizational cloud computing capabilities.

2.     Accelerates digital transformation initiatives.

3.     Improves scalability, flexibility, and business continuity.

4.     Enhances cloud security and governance practices.

5.     Reduces infrastructure management costs through cloud adoption.

6.     Supports secure cloud migration and modernization projects.

7.     Builds internal capacity in cloud technologies and AWS services.

8.     Improves operational efficiency through cloud automation.

9.     Enhances disaster recovery and resilience capabilities.

10.  Develops skilled professionals capable of supporting enterprise cloud environments.

Target Participants

This course is designed for IT professionals, cloud administrators, network engineers, system administrators, software developers, DevOps engineers, cybersecurity professionals, ICT managers, technical support specialists, database administrators, business analysts, project managers, cloud consultants, government ICT officers, NGO technology specialists, university graduates, students preparing for AWS certification, digital transformation professionals, infrastructure engineers, and individuals seeking foundational cloud computing knowledge.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS

·       Cloud computing fundamentals

·       AWS global infrastructure

·       Cloud service models

·       Cloud deployment models

·       AWS regions and availability zones

·       Case Study: Migrating organizational infrastructure to AWS Cloud

Module 2: AWS Core Compute Services

·       Amazon EC2

·       AWS Lambda

·       Elastic Beanstalk

·       Auto Scaling

·       Load Balancing

·       Case Study: Deploying scalable web applications on AWS

Module 3: AWS Storage Services

·       Amazon S3

·       Amazon EBS

·       Amazon EFS

·       Storage Gateway

·       Backup solutions

·       Case Study: Implementing secure enterprise cloud storage

Module 4: AWS Networking Services

·       Amazon VPC

·       Subnets

·       Route Tables

·       Internet Gateway

·       Security Groups

·       Case Study: Designing secure enterprise cloud networks

Module 5: AWS Database Services

·       Amazon RDS

·       Amazon DynamoDB

·       Amazon Aurora

·       Database migration

·       Data backup

·       Case Study: Migrating organizational databases to AWS

Module 6: Identity, Security and Compliance

·       AWS IAM

·       Multi-Factor Authentication

·       Encryption

·       Shared Responsibility Model

·       Compliance frameworks

·       Case Study: Implementing secure identity management for cloud environments

Module 7: Monitoring and Management

·       Amazon CloudWatch

·       AWS CloudTrail

·       AWS Config

·       Systems Manager

·       Operational monitoring

·       Case Study: Monitoring enterprise cloud infrastructure

Module 8: Cloud Architecture and Best Practices

·       AWS Well-Architected Framework

·       High availability

·       Scalability

·       Fault tolerance

·       Reliability

·       Case Study: Designing resilient cloud architectures

Module 9: Cloud Migration and Cost Optimization

·       Migration strategies

·       AWS Migration Hub

·       Pricing models

·       Cost Explorer

·       AWS Budgets

·       Case Study: Optimizing cloud expenditure for a growing organization

Module 10: Emerging AWS Technologies

·       Artificial Intelligence services

·       Machine Learning services

·       Containers

·       Kubernetes

·       Serverless computing

·       Case Study: Modernizing enterprise applications using AWS cloud-native services

Module 11: Cloud Governance and Digital Transformation

·       Cloud governance

·       Cloud adoption framework

·       Risk management

·       Operational excellence

·       Business transformation

·       Case Study: Developing an enterprise cloud governance strategy

Module 12: AWS Cloud Practitioner Examination Preparation

·       Certification domains review

·       Practical cloud exercises

·       Scenario-based assessments

·       Mock examinations

·       Certification strategies

·       Case Study: End-to-end AWS cloud implementation and certification review

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to training@fdc-k.org or call +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit www.fdc-k.org for more information.